Guwahati: The Assam government has approved the release of Rs 479 crore in the first phase of its ambitious plan to build a state-of-the-art judicial township in north Guwahati, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference after the state cabinet meeting, Sarma said the government has granted administrative approval…
Kochi: Several houses were inundated and vehicles swept away early Monday after a Kerala Water Authority (KWA) feeder tank partially collapsed at Thammanam in Kochi, officials said. The incident took place between 2 am and 2:30 am, when the wall of one chamber of the KWA feeder pump house tank gave way. The tank, consisting…
Chennai: A mega camp for Defence pensioners to renew their digital life certificates will be organised at the Air Force Station, Tambaram, on November 11, as part of the nationwide Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0. The initiative, jointly conducted by the Indian Air Force and the Defence Accounts Department, Chennai, aims to provide a one-stop…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin on Monday said that the quality and reliability of a city’s public transport system are true reflections of its living standards. Congratulating the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (Chennai) Ltd. (MTC) for being named the “City with the Best Public Transport System in India”, the chief minister lauded the corporation’s…
Vadodara: Odisha began their campaign in the men’s U23 State A Trophy 2025–26 with a dominating seven-wicket victory over Goa at the GSFC Cricket Ground, Vadodara on Sunday. After winning the toss and opting to field, Odisha’s bowlers put up a disciplined performance to bowl Goa out for 166 in 36.4 overs. Despite a brilliant…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) on Sunday announced an 18-member Odisha U-19 men’s squad for the opening two matches of the Cooch Behar Trophy (BCCI Domestic Season 2025–26). The team was announced during a press conference addressed by Natraj Behera, chairperson of the junior men’s selection committee, alongside Pravanjan Mullick, head coach of the…
Cuttack: The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) U-16 Inter-District Cricket Tournament Super League witnessed intense competition across venues, with four matches decided on first-innings leads. Rest of Odisha-A, Rest of Odisha-B, Keonjhar and Bhubaneswar-A emerged victorious in their respective fixtures. Rest of Odisha-A beat Cuttack-A by 80-run first-innings lead At the Sunshine Cricket Ground, Rest of…
Puri (Odisha): A devotee from Gujarat was detained on Friday after he was found carrying spectacles fitted with hidden cameras inside the Jagannath Temple in Puri, where photography and videography are strictly banned, officials said. The accused, identified as Bharat Pandya from Ahmedabad, was intercepted by temple security personnel after his suspicious behaviour drew attention….
Varanasi: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from his parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, further expanding India’s premium semi-high-speed train network. The new trains will operate on the Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi and Ernakulam–Bengaluru routes, enhancing intercity travel and regional connectivity across key parts of the country. Addressing a public gathering…
Kolkata: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Germany’s University of Bayreuth to foster long-term collaboration in deep-tech innovation, sustainable technologies and talent development aimed at solving global challenges. The agreement, signed in Germany by IIT-Kharagpur director Prof Suman Chakraborty and University of Bayreuth President Prof Stefan…
